Attorney

JOB About the PositionIf you want to help others, be intellectually challenged, and live up to your potential, then apply to be an Attorney with Public reputed company!We're looking for someone who is a great oral communicator, team player, and an expert in conducting legal research. As an Attorney, you’ll represent indigent clients reputed company appointed by the court and prepare cases for defense including, but not limited to, presenting such cases in reputed company phases of court proceedings.NOTE: Recruitments are used to fill attorney vacancies in various assignments throughout the Office. This recruitment will be used to fill a reputed company vacancy in the juvenile dependency group.This recruitment is utilized to fill Attorney tier I – III positions. The level and compensation offered will be based on the education and experience provided on the application.Attorneys hired at a tier I will be compensated at a reputed company of $80,000.00 -- $122,000.00Attorneys hired at a tier II will be compensated at a reputed company of $98,000.00 – 138,500.00Attorneys hired at a tier III will be compensated at a reputed company of $110,000.00 -- $160,000.00About the Office of the Public AdvocateThe Office of the Public reputed company seeks professionals, both attorneys, and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team!We're committed to the mission of protecting the reputed company rights of our clients. We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to reputed company indigent persons, those individuals who are not reputed company to afford the services of private lawyers, reputed company appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance reputed company (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment. Proud to OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development reputed company Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value reputed company for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including reputed company to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including reputed company premium discountsMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution reputed company and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireJuris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schoolLicense to practice law and member in good standing with the State Bar of ArizonaApplications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or those transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admittedValid Arizona driver's license upon hireWe Also ValueTwo years of experience working with juvenile dependency reputed company as an attorneyJob ContributionsAppear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trialsPresent oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interestsResearch facts and analyze legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research toolsCompose motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documentsPrepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, reviewing disclosures, and filing appropriate motions and objectionsReviews evidence on- and off-siteDiscuss and present analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and reputed company individualsCommunicate in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and othersTravel to courts, jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to effectively represent clientsAttend CFTs, TDMs, staffings and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminarsWorking ConditionsAbility to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), interruptions, time pressure, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, working in reputed company physical proximity with others, public contact, and overtime/rotating shifts may be a common occurrenceAbility to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-25 pounds a distance of 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feetAbility to travel to and from job-reputed company locations on a scheduled reputed company, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County businessSelection ProcedureOnly the most reputed company candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their reputed company online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or reputed company investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.JR17606